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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard is an Australian psychedelic rock band that formed in 2010 in Melbourne, Victoria. The band consists of Stu Mackenzie (vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, flute), Ambrose Kenny-Smith (vocals, harmonica, keyboards), Cook Craig (guitar, bass, vocals), Joey Walker (guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals), Lucas Harwood (bass, keyboards), and Michael Cavanagh (drums, percussion). The original line up also included Eric Moore on drums. They are known for their energetic live shows and prolific recording output, having released three EPs, 16 live albums and 25 studio albums since their formation.

Their EP and first two albums, Willoughby's Beach (2011), 12 Bar Bruise (2012) and Eyes Like the Sky (2013), primarily blended surf music and garage rock, and were released on the band's independent record label, Flightless, founded by Moore in 2012. Their third to eighth albums—Float Along – Fill Your Lungs (2013), Oddments, I'm in Your Mind Fuzz (2014), Quarters!, Paper Mâché Dream Balloon (2015) and Nonagon Infinity (2016)—expanded their sound, including elements of film music, psychedelic rock, progressive rock, folk, jazz, soul and heavy metal.

Members

Stu Mackenziebackground vocals, lead vocals, guitar, flute
Cook Craigguitar, keyboard, lead vocals, background vocals
Michael Cavanaghdrums (drum set)
Joey Walkerbackground vocals, guitar, lead vocals
Lucas Harwoodbass guitar
Ambrose Kenny‐Smithbackground vocals, harmonica, lead vocals, synthesizer
Eric Mooredrums (drum set)

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